Pulau Perhentian reefs under attack from algae


Foul flows: A proliferation of algae

Sewage pollution is slowly marring the coral reefs of Pulau Perhentian in Terengganu.

THE coral reefs of Pulau Perhentian are slowly losing their hues. Instead of a riot of colours that come from healthy coral polyps, they are now increasingly being covered by dull, brown algae.

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